American Idol 'American Idol' Season 1 finalist Nikki McKibbin dies at age 42 11/02/2020 American Idol first-season finalist Nikki McKibbin has sadly passed away, quite unexpectedly. Read More RELATED NEWS 'American Idol' Season 1 finalist Nikki McKibbin dies at age 42 Kelly Clarkson says her weight reflects her happiness -- "It's when I'm fat that I'm happy"Kelly Clarkson: "I wanted to kill myself" when I was "really skinny" TAGS: American Idol Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew Kelly Clarkson Simon Cowell Justin Guarini Nikki McKibbin Stevie Nicks